My neurologist/pain doctor, Dr. Gordon, has prescribed this to me for pain. It is my first try at an opioid. This opioid apparently has an anti-constipation drug mixed in with it, since any amount of stools in my rectum causes me a great deal of pain.
Has anyone tried Targin? I "searched" it (above) and couldn't find any reference to it. It must be a very new drug.
I have not filled the prescription yet.
Targin
Targin
Athlete until pain started in 2001. Diagnosed with PN in Nov. 2010. Probable cause: 3 difficult labors, 5 pelvic surgeries for endometriosis, and undiagnosed hip injuries. 60% better after 3 rounds of shockwave therapy in Cornwall, Ontario (Dec - Feb/12). 99% better after bilateral hip scopes for FAI and labral tears (April and July/12). Pelvic pain life coach Lorraine Faendrich helped me overcome the mind/body connection to chronic pain: http://www.radiantlifedesign.com
Re: Targin
It appears this drug came on the market, mostly in Europe in June of 2009. It sounds like a very promising drug since so many of us struggle with constipation just from PNE and then we add opiates on top of it makes us doomed having to drink Metamucial 
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Here are some links to information regarding the drug:
http://www.medicines.ie/medicine/14383/ ... e+tablets/
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv ... ctargi.pdf
http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/targin/36704/
Please let us know how this drug works for you. This could be very helpful for alot of us if you find this works for you.
.Here are some links to information regarding the drug:
http://www.medicines.ie/medicine/14383/ ... e+tablets/
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv ... ctargi.pdf
http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/targin/36704/
Please let us know how this drug works for you. This could be very helpful for alot of us if you find this works for you.
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2/07 LAVH and TOT 7/07 TOT right side removed 9/07 IL, IH and GN neuropathy 11/07 PN - Dr. Howard
6/08 Obturator neuralgia - Dr. Conway 11/08 Disability, piriformis syndrome - Dr. Howard
4/09 Bilateral obturator decompression surgery, BLL RSD - Dr. Howard
9/10 Removed left side TOT, botox, re-evaluate obturator nerve - Dr. Hibner
2/11 LFCN and saphenous neuralgia - Dr. Dellon 2/11 MRI with Dr. Potter - confirmed entrapment
5/11 Right side TG - Dr. Hibner 2012 Left side TG - Dr. Hibner
6/08 Obturator neuralgia - Dr. Conway 11/08 Disability, piriformis syndrome - Dr. Howard
4/09 Bilateral obturator decompression surgery, BLL RSD - Dr. Howard
9/10 Removed left side TOT, botox, re-evaluate obturator nerve - Dr. Hibner
2/11 LFCN and saphenous neuralgia - Dr. Dellon 2/11 MRI with Dr. Potter - confirmed entrapment
5/11 Right side TG - Dr. Hibner 2012 Left side TG - Dr. Hibner
Re: Targin
Wow! This is very useful info. Thanks Nyt!
Athlete until pain started in 2001. Diagnosed with PN in Nov. 2010. Probable cause: 3 difficult labors, 5 pelvic surgeries for endometriosis, and undiagnosed hip injuries. 60% better after 3 rounds of shockwave therapy in Cornwall, Ontario (Dec - Feb/12). 99% better after bilateral hip scopes for FAI and labral tears (April and July/12). Pelvic pain life coach Lorraine Faendrich helped me overcome the mind/body connection to chronic pain: http://www.radiantlifedesign.com